The Botany of Desire

A Plant's-eye View of the World

(Autor) Michael Pollan
Formato: Paperback
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Pollan tells the story of four domesticated species - the apple, the tulip, marijuana and the potato, and describes how each has thrived by satisfying humankind's most basic desires.

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BLOOMSBURY PAPERBACKS
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
291
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780747563006
Año de publicación:
2003
Fecha publicación:
3 de Marzo de 2003

Michael Pollan

Michael Pollan is an American author and journalist known for his book "The Omnivore's Dilemma," which explores the complexities of modern food production. His writing style combines investigative journalism with personal narrative, making complex topics accessible to a wide audience. Pollan's work has sparked conversations about sustainability and ethical eating.

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